Construction work will continue near some stops, and temporary changes to access routes may remain in place. For example, the Hattulantie stop can currently only be accessed from the northern end of the stop.
During the summer, tram stops and tracks on Mäkelänkatu were replaced, among other upgrades, requiring tram services to be suspended. The refurbishment of Mäkelänkatu will continue even though tram services are returning to the street.
There will also be other changes to tram routes from 31 August, as tram services on Runeberginkatu will be suspended and smaller construction works will affect some routes. For more information, please read our separate release.
Changes to tram services from Monday, 1 June
- The terminus of tram 1T will move to Paavalinkirkko in Vallila. The tram will run daily to the West Harbour. Tram 1 to Eira will not operate during the summer.
- Tram 7 will run between Sörnäinen and Pasila via Helsinginkatu, Läntinen Brahenkatu and Aleksis Kiven katu.
- Tram 8T will operate daily to West Harbour. Only night tram 9N will serve the Tahitinkatu terminus.
- There will be minor timetable changes for all tram routes.
You can find detailed routes and timetables in the Journey Planner
Buses will continue to run along Mäkelänkatu
Bus services will continue to run along Mäkelänkatu as usual despite the works. There are good connections from Mäkelänkatu to Sörnäinen, Hakaniemi and Railway Square, and HSL will not provide separate replacement bus services.
You can reach Pasila by changing from a bus to tram 13 at the “Velodromi” stop. Tram 13 will operate as usual. From Sörnäinen, you can take tram 7 to Pasila.
From Käpylä, for example, bus 69 runs via Töölö to Kamppi, and bus 65 runs via Sörnäinen to Railway Square. Several bus routes operate from Mäkelänkatu via Sörnäinen to Hakaniemi or Railway Square. You can change to tram 1T in Sörnäinen.
Use the Journey Planner to see all alternative routes. Use a search date after 1 June.
Tram route map 1 June-30 August 2026
Renovation of Mäkelänkatu brings improvements for public transport
The renovation includes replacing municipal infrastructure and improving traffic arrangements between Kumpulantie and Hämeentie. Tram stops are being refurbished, and bus stop arrangements will also be improved. The works began in late 2025 and will take two years.
At the same time, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd is replacing the tram overhead line system in Käpylä. The works have been scheduled to take place simultaneously to minimize disruption to passengers.
HSL plans the diversion routes and provides information on service changes. Add your favorite routes in the HSL app and enable notifications to receive updates about any changes immediately.
More information about the renovation of Mäkelänkatu is available on the City of Helsinki's website.